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Galien, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Berrien County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
519 Population 1,266/sq mi density
$51,458 Median Income $24,187 per capita
$126,300 Home Value $236,847 Zillow
$993 Median Rent 35.7% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$51,458 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,300 home value, $993/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Galien, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,458
32% below
$24,187 per capita
Home Value
$126,300
55% below
Zillow: $236,847
Median Rent
$993/mo
15% below
35.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
64% below
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Galien Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Galien's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
68%
Home Value
45%
Rent
85%
Poverty
123%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
119%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Galien a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Galien residents earn a median household income of $51,458 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,187. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,096 business establishments, including 391 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Galien is $126,300 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,847. Median rent is $993/month, with 35.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Safety & Crime

Galien reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

12.2% of adults in Galien hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Galien has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population519
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density1,266/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,458
Per Capita$24,187
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$9,718M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096

Housing

A+
Home Value$126,300
Rent$993
Ownership69.7%
Zillow$236,847
Housing Units225
Rent Burden35.7%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,398/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation688 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute27 min
Broadband75.8%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Galien was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is South Bend International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 391 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.